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Auto alternatives for the 21st centuryTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:06:40 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.2Infiniti To Launch Hybrid Version Of QX60http://www.hybridcars.com/infiniti-to-launch-hybrid-version-of-qx60/
http://www.hybridcars.com/infiniti-to-launch-hybrid-version-of-qx60/#commentsThu, 28 Mar 2013 10:22:15 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=56060Yesterday Infiniti debuted its new 2014 QX60 Hybrid on the floor of the New York International Auto Show at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center. The QX60 identifies within Infiniti’s new begins-with-a “Q” naming convention the SUV currently known as the JX35. The new hybrid is projected by Infiniti to realize 26 miles per gallon fuel economy […]

]]>Yesterday Infiniti debuted its new 2014 QX60 Hybrid on the floor of the New York International Auto Show at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center.

The QX60 identifies within Infiniti’s new begins-with-a “Q” naming convention the SUV currently known as the JX35.

The new hybrid is projected by Infiniti to realize 26 miles per gallon fuel economy (combined city/highway driving) – a 24 percent increase over standard QX60 models and Infiniti expects it will have best 7-passenger fuel efficiency in the premium segment.

The Infiniti QX60 Hybrid, with its reduced emissions, enhanced fuel economy and extended driving range of more than 500 miles, is projected to be priced about $3,000 above the 3.5-liter V6 equipped models.

In place of the standard QX60′s 3.5-liter V6, the QX60 Hybrid utilizes a supercharged 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and an electric motor powered by a compact Lithium-ion battery pack located under the 3rd row seat – maintaining a flat rear floor for easier passenger access to the rear seats and no impact to passenger or cargo room versus standard QX60 models.

For all intents and purposes, this system appears to be the same as the one found within the confines of the QX60 Hybrid cousin, the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, also unveiled in New York March 27.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/infiniti-to-launch-hybrid-version-of-qx60/feed/0Infiniti JX35 Becomes QX60 And Gains Hybrid Versionhttp://www.hybridcars.com/infiniti-jx35-becomes-qx60-and-gains-hybrid-version/
http://www.hybridcars.com/infiniti-jx35-becomes-qx60-and-gains-hybrid-version/#commentsFri, 08 Mar 2013 15:41:05 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=55116Infiniti announced today that a new gasoline electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover lineup in the United States this summer. Infiniti will hold the vehicle’s world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show held at the end of March. With the addition of the new QX60 Hybrid to the […]

]]>Infiniti announced today that a new gasoline electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover lineup in the United States this summer.

Infiniti will hold the vehicle’s world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show held at the end of March.

With the addition of the new QX60 Hybrid to the Q70 Hybrid (currently available as the M Hybrid) and previously announced Q50 Hybrid, Infiniti will have a trio of Direct Response Hybrids for the 2014 model year.

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize 26 miles per gallon fuel economy (combined city/highway driving) – a 24 percent increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and Infiniti said it is projected to have best 7-passenger fuel efficiency in the segment.

According to company executives, it does so with absolutely no compromise of performance, interior roominess or cargo space compared to non-hybrid QX60 models.

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to be priced about $3,000 above the non-hybrid models.

Launched in early 2012 as the Infiniti JX35, the Infiniti QX60 is one of Infiniti’s best-selling models, second only to the current Infiniti G line.

The new QX60 Hybrid will be powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged engine and 15 kilowatt electric motor connected to a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Net system horsepower is estimated at 250 horsepower.

Based on technology found in the Infiniti M35h Hybrid, the QX60 Hybrid’s Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system uses a compact lithium-ion battery and electric motor to provide supplementary power through its one-motor/two-clutch system. The result is a delivery of power equivalent to the 3.5-liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy. A regenerative braking system partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking.

With the compact li-ion battery located under the third-row seat, the QX60 Hybrid maintains its flat rear floor for easier passenger access to the rear seats and no impact to cargo room.

The QX60 Hybrid will offer Infiniti’s range of available advanced technologies, such as Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) and Around View Monitor.

More information about the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will be available following its official media unveiling on March 27.